Northern Ireland

Cheap Car Hire in Northern Ireland from $35

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Northern Ireland with a pick-up date of 22/5 and drop-off date of 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
30 Apr — 7 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Tue 30/4
Noon
Tue 7/5
Noon

Northern Ireland car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Northern Ireland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$75

Cheapest price per day

$35

Northern Ireland car hire prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Northern Ireland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 28 pickup locations in Northern Ireland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

Price

$45 - $117

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Northern Ireland?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Northern Ireland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

January

$40

February

$41

March

$52

April

$57

May

$66

June

$60

July

$79

August

$86

September

$59

October

$54

November

$45

December

$55

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Northern Ireland is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Northern Ireland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Northern Ireland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

At $35/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Northern Ireland in the past week. Out of 62 car hire agencies operating in Northern Ireland, there are, in total, 3,637 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People mover

People mover

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Northern Ireland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Northern Ireland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

Small cars

$37 - $90

All Car Types

$43 - $148

To hire a small car in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of $63/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Northern Ireland (~$37/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$90/day). In fact, February is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Northern Ireland, hiring a small car saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Northern Ireland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of $126/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Northern Ireland (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$195/day). In fact, February is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Northern Ireland, hiring a medium car is 20% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Northern Ireland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of $179/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Northern Ireland (~$139/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$286/day). In fact, September is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Northern Ireland, hiring a large car is 44% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Northern Ireland large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of $126/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Northern Ireland (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$203/day). In fact, February is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Northern Ireland, hiring a SUV is 20% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Northern Ireland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of $197/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Northern Ireland (~$125/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$271/day). In fact, March is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Northern Ireland, hiring a van is 49% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Northern Ireland, you would pay an average price of $128/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Northern Ireland (~$93/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$338/day). In fact, December is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Northern Ireland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Northern Ireland, hiring a luxury car is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Yaris Cross$35/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris Cross
Kia Picanto$39/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto

Top hire agencies in Northern Ireland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Northern Ireland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Northern Ireland. Reviews were last updated on 23 April 2024.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0
Wonderful
6 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.0

Sixt

7.3
Good
23 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Europcar

7.3
Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.6

Budget

7.2
Good
29 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.4

Firefly

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Easirent

4.6
Mediocre
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.0

Avis

4.5
Mediocre
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

2.5

Value

4.5

Best Northern Ireland car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Northern Ireland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Northern Ireland with an average daily rate of $72. Data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Toyota Yaris Cross$35/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Cross
Kia Picanto$39/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Yaris Cross$41/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Cross

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Northern Ireland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Northern Ireland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $74/day when booking a car hire in Northern Ireland. The absolute best deal a user found was for $39/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Northern Ireland?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Northern Ireland from the following companies over the past two weeks: Sixt ($35/day), Hertz ($39/day), and Europcar ($48/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Northern Ireland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), Arnold Clark (9.6 rating) and Alamo (8.9 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Northern Ireland.

  • What are petrol prices like in Northern Ireland?

    The average price of petrol in Northern Ireland is $2.88/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $129 and $187 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Northern Ireland for a week from Sixt?

    Hiring a car in Northern Ireland for a week can be a great option for travel. Sixt, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $689/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Northern Ireland for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 42% to make it a great deal in Northern Ireland. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Northern Ireland?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Northern Ireland however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Northern Ireland for a month?

    Our recent data shows that DRIVALIA can potentially be 72% below the average car hire price in Northern Ireland. Check prices and availability for DRIVALIA and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Northern Ireland is on average $2,951 a month or $98 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Northern Ireland car hire.

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Small car hires in Northern Ireland

Find small car hire deals in Northern Ireland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Northern Ireland cost an average of $57 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Nissan Micra$37/day
2
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Nissan Micra
Nissan March$41/day
2
M
Nissan March
Nissan March$43/day
2
M
Nissan March

Car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Northern Ireland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Northern Ireland. Deals were last updated on 23 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Northern Ireland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($26+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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